Meclizine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Klr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2015

For Vertigo "I've been taking meclizine 25 mg for 3 months. I do cut my in half, can't function on a whole. I've been trying to come off them slowly. I'm in neuro vestibular rehab to help retrain my brain so I don't have to live on these pills and can try to live a normal life. Doc thinks I have Ménière's, my balance is a big issue. Hope is all we have for this out-of-control vertigo."

• mel...
• May 18, 2009

Meclizine for Motion Sickness "Took Bonine for a 3-hour flight, and it worked great. I get motion sickness very easily, and Bonine stopped the nausea and dizziness. I did have some drowsiness, but I will take that over the dizziness and nausea any day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2017

For Vertigo "Had a bad neck adjustment and was taken to the hospital to make sure it wasn't from a stroke that I got very dizzy. They said it was not and gave me this for the vertigo. I took half (12.5 mg) the next morning when intense spinning started, and it seemed to help, and then 4 hours later spinning again :( so I took a whole 25 mg pill, and though it did make the spinning stop, I've been out of it ever since. I feel tired, off balance, just 'off' and strange in general and haven't gotten out of bed all weekend. I'm going to try a more natural remedy and exercises next."

• sfc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2019

Meclizine for Nausea/Vomiting "Although Bonine does not take all of the nausea away, it takes it away enough to avoid vomiting when the stomach bug is running its course. Although not indicated for gastroenteritis (aka 'stomach flu'), I have used it on many occasions as I own a business; and any day not at work is lost income. Note: Dramamine, another motion sickness medicine, works even better, in my opinion."

• Nat...
• January 27, 2018

For Vertigo "I have acute attacks of vertigo and always keep this medication on hand. I have found that it works better if you take it before the episode occurs. For example, I always have an attack when I go swimming, but if I take it before I go to the beach, I am fine. If I wait until the attack occurs, it doesn't work as well. That being said, the drug will sometimes cause heart palpitations, gives me a headache, and causes a strange mental fog that makes it hard to concentrate or carry on a conversation with anyone, it also makes me irritable."

• Daz...
• November 10, 2017

For Vertigo "I've never had vertigo until several days ago. My husband forced me to see a doctor after I had fallen a few times and got car sick out of the blue. The doctor told me that's what I had, no big deal, it will work itself out. Prescribed Zofran for the nausea and meclizine for the dizziness and lack of balance. He warned me to not take it until I got home because it may cause drowsiness. I took it early enough, thought I would have slept off the drowsy feeling but come to find out the side effects made me feel worse. I went to work anyway (I didn't drive), hoping it would wear off. I felt like I was high and drowsy, floating on a cloud, couldn't concentrate or focus on my job, was spacing out and daydreaming about nothing."

• Raz...
• November 13, 2019

For Vertigo "I'm a little worried the drug seems to help me perfectly with my vertigo. But it makes me feel ridiculously like I'm drunk - I don't mean I'm drinking and mixing it with alcohol. I have a very severe reaction to the original Dramamine, which did this to me, which is ironic because that's why it's not prescribed to most people. But this stuff makes me feel drunk, and I haven't seen any similar experiences."

• Anonymous
• April 17, 2012

For Vertigo "I took 5 doses of this medication, it made me sleepy, which made it difficult to function. I was unable to drive myself and concentrate at work. I also developed a rash on my neck. I was instructed by the pharmacist to stop taking the medication, take a Benadryl, and apply an over-the-counter cortisone on the rash. The rash went away within two days, but I still have vertigo. I am being told that there is no other medication that can be prescribed."

• Pla...
• August 23, 2016

Meclizine for Motion Sickness "I hadn't been on a plane in 6 years, and I had 2 back-to-back flights in which I was extremely sick and threw up. I took 2 Bonine for the flight back home, and I felt absolutely no motion sickness!!! I'm so thankful I got Bonine, now I don't dread airplanes anymore!"

• Luc...
• January 2, 2021

Meclizine for Vertigo "Woke up with severe vertigo and vomiting. One Antivert tablet stopped the nausea, second pill 6 hours later stopped the vertigo. Only side effect was a little drowsiness. I did not drive, but I was able to do some housekeeping. Antivert was a blessing."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2009

Meclizine for Motion Sickness "Both my son and I took this on a diving trip, and it worked great. No side effects. I have high blood pressure and had no effects that I could tell. We took 1 the night before, and 1 an hour before the boat left the dock."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2018

For Vertigo "I have only taken this twice for vertigo due to fluid in my ears. Once last night after I was prescribed it and once this morning when I got to work (stupid idea). It does make me feel grounded, and the rocking sensation I’ve been feeling goes away, but it makes me so tired. (Like first trimester of pregnancy tired.) I’m wondering if taking half a dose will work better for me. I can’t sleep all the time. I have a two-year-old to chase around! I definitely don’t recommend taking this during the day."

• Sus...
• December 17, 2015

For Nausea/Vomiting "I was having morning sickness symptoms while going through menopause. I was sick for 3 months, having every test known to man to figure out why I was nauseated 24/7. Then, on a whim, my gastroenterologist gave me a prescription for Antivert/Meclizine. Wow, within 20 minutes, the nausea had subsided. You have to continue your dosage until the nausea has passed. Sort of builds up in your system. Stop too soon and the nausea comes right back. Now I only use it occasionally."

• the...
• July 9, 2015

For Vertigo "I have had several extreme bouts of vertigo over the past couple of years, followed predictably by nausea and vomiting. After about 3 hours, I can get up, but for the next 24-36 hours, I just want to rest or sleep, as it takes all the starch out of me. This last time, I have been given a diagnosis of Meniere's disease. The last vertigo attack happened in a public place and resulted in a trip to the ER. They gave me Meclizine, and I think it was helpful in the aftermath as I felt like my balance was off for a couple of days. If I feel another attack coming (they are hard to foretell), I may try the 3x daily 25 mg to head it off. I asked my doctor if I should stay on it, but he said no...not sure why?"

• tob...
• October 25, 2015

For Vertigo "I've had vertigo for years. I take meclizine but have had vertigo since this morning, and the meclizine is not working. I am only taking 12.5 mg. I used to take 25 but couldn't stay awake, so my doctor cut the dosage down to half. Miserable. Can't lay down, so have to sit up in the living chair tonight."

• mis...
• February 16, 2015

For Vertigo "This medicine was great for my gastroenteritis vertigo. The only bad thing I came across was having very strange to very disturbing dreams. At the time of my visit to the ER, I was under an extreme amount of stress, which could be the reason why I had these crazy dreams. But I remembered my dreams in full detail, unlike the dreams before taking this medication. The other side effect was sleeping all the time (which I'm sure I needed at the time due to stress). I did, in fact, have a good night's sleep, which I never do. I never sleep well due to chronic back pain. Also, I had to take nausea pills with this medication."

• KSp...
• September 7, 2017

Meclizine for Motion Sickness "My sister and I have a long history of motion sickness: a rocking chair or porch swing is enough to set it off for us! This summer we took a trip to Jordan, Israel, Greece, and Italy, where we traveled on planes, buses, trains, and ferries and rode in taxis, rented cars, and jeeps--and camels and donkeys in the desert!--without any trouble at all, as long as we took our Bonine every morning. We can't say enough about this product's efficacy!"

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2023

Meclizine for Vertigo "Just started it today and hopefully, it’s going to reduce my vertigo. I'm 83 years old and have been feeling dizzy and off balance for a few days. I called my doctor and was told to take Dramamine. Hopefully, I’ll know tomorrow if it’s working."

• Kik...
• July 15, 2017

For Vertigo "I took one tablet before bed, and when I woke up the next morning, my eyes were red, my mouth and throat were numb, and I couldn't swallow anything. Now, a few hours later, my chest is hurting, all of which are labeled as serious side effects of this medication. I will be taking Benadryl or something similar to help the fluid in my ears drain. Do not recommend this medication at all."

• Ris...
• August 23, 2019

For Vertigo "I recently got a bad case of vertigo due to neglected calcification in my inner left ear. I've always had ear problems since I was a young child (getting swimmer's ear, trauma to my eardrum from pebbles being forced in there, etc.). So I got this prescription because of that. The first two days, I had a horrible time. I got severe RLS (restless leg syndrome) and could not sleep at all. I found out this was due to the antihistamine factors of the meclizine. I absolutely do not recommend taking meclizine after 3 p.m. if you are sensitive to antihistamines and are prone to RLS like I am. I started taking my 3 doses of 25 mg only in the morning/early afternoon, and it has worked perfectly. I'm kind of a small person, so any dose later in the day will keep me up all night. That being said, it works like a charm now. I highly recommend this medication because it really does wonders for my vertigo and also helps with the nausea that comes with it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting "I suffer from chronic stomach migraines, and this drug helps me within a half hour, meaning I can move around and get things done instead of laying down and holding still just hoping it goes away. Life changer."

• Anonymous
• August 27, 2009

For Vertigo "I have noticed breast tenderness with this medicine, which is definitely a little weird. I am not pregnant or nursing. As long as I take the medicine exactly on time (every 6 hours), my vertigo is kept at bay."

• Jdk...
• February 13, 2013

For Motion Sickness "I used to dread flights, elevators, and fishing trips because of sickness. Took Bonine on a snorkeling trip and was actually able to eat on the boat! It really works for me, and I am amazed because I have tried everything and doubted this medication would help. I highly recommend Meclizine!"

• Mre...
• April 29, 2013

For Motion Sickness "Used it for scuba diving from a boat. Before using meclizine, couldn't keep my stomach contents where they belonged. Ruined several dive trips. After taking 25 mg, I got to watch the other divers handing over the boat, feeding the fish with their breakfast. Heavy seas, no problem. Got it at Target."

• No ...
• March 30, 2018

For Vertigo "My ears have been hurting and become stuffy off and on lately, and I am also dizzy from it. I tried some meclizine (one dose of 25 mg), and it hasn't done anything since I took it last night. I used to take it for morning sickness, and it sort of worked then, so I assumed it would work for actual dizziness. I was wrong."